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Javier Mascherano is now head coach of Inter Miami(Image: Getty Images)

Former Liverpool star Javier Mascherano admits he doesn't wish Xabi Alonso the best as he prepares to take charge at Real Madrid.

And while he is anticipating Alonso to be a success at the Bernabeu, he has not wished him good luck due to his Barcelona allegiances - with Mascherano playing for the Catalan giants for eight years and winning five league titles alongside a host of other trophies.

As quoted by Marca, Mascherano said: "I haven't spoken to him.



I don't wish him the best because he's at Real Madrid, but I'm sure he'll be a great coach for the club.

“He did an excellent job at Bayer Leverkusen.

He's a great person, and I had the privilege of playing alongside him for three years."

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And while Mascherano has stopped short of wishing Alonso good luck in Madrid, he had a slightly different approach to Argentinian wonderkid Franco Mastantuono, who is set to complete a mega money move to Madrid from River Plate.

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"I had the opportunity to coach him with the Argentina U-20 national team,” Mascherano added.

“He's a player with many qualities, and it's rare that, at such a young age, someone possesses the maturity and mentality he demonstrates.

“He comes from one of the biggest clubs in the Americas, River Plate, but when Real Madrid or FC Barcelona show interest, it's very difficult to turn down an offer like that.

I wish him the best in this new phase."

Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano during their time at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

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